Terumi Niki - Actor Profile

Terumi Niki

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
34Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1949

About Terumi Niki

Terumi Niki (二木 てるみ Niki Terumi, born May 11, 1949) is a Japanese actress from Tokyo. Since a child, she has been a member of the Japanese Theatrical Company Gekidan Wakakusa, of which she has joined in 1953. She played the young girl Otoyo in Akira Kurosawa's Red Beard (1965).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Terumi Niki reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Terumi Niki's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Terumi Niki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Karafuto 1945 Summer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Terumi Niki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Terumi Niki's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Terumi Niki.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Mifune: The Last Samurai Self - Actress Hit Similar →
2013 Aokigahara - Flop Similar →
2012 My Departure - Flop Similar →
2005 The Man Behind the Scissors - Flop Similar →
1997 The Key Makiko Mori Flop Similar →
1996 Chocchan's Story Miyoshi Kadoyama (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Megumi no Sekai - Flop Similar →
1988 Evil Dead Trap Haha no Koe Average Similar →
1985 Song of the Spring Pony - Hit Similar →
1980 There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Game Miyoko Tabuchi Average Similar →
1980 There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race Miyoko Tabuchi Average Similar →
1979 There Goes Our Hero Miyoko Tabuchi Average Similar →
1979 Devil's Flute Tane Mishima Average Similar →
1974 Karafuto 1945 Summer Ritsuko Sekine Super Hit Similar →
1971 Dedicated Treasures of Horyuji-Temple (voice) Flop Similar →
1970 The Ambitious Mitsukazu Nakadaira Hit Similar →
1967 Falling Blossoms - Flop Similar →
1966 The Swan Elegy - Flop Similar →
1965 Zero-Fighters - Flop Similar →
1965 Red Beard Otoyo Super Hit Similar →
1961 Enraptured Tomoyo Flop Similar →
1961 Kaachan Masako Flop Similar →
1959 Stormy Virtue Yuri's younger sister Momoyo Flop Similar →
1958 Nitōhei monogatari: Shindara kami-sama no maki Chikako Flop Similar →
1958 Island of Fury - Flop Similar →
1957 Hibari no san'yaku: Kei tsuya yuki no jôhenge - Flop Similar →
1956 Kanshō fujin - Flop Similar →
1956 Nenneko Shain - Flop Similar →
1956 Ryûri no kishi - Flop Similar →
1955 Policeman's Diary, Part 2 - Average Similar →
1955 Tsukiyo no kasa - Flop Similar →
1955 (Street of Wandering Pigeons) When Will the Birds Come Home Teruko Flop Similar →
1955 Ofukuro - Flop Similar →
1955 Policeman's Diary Yukiko Hit Similar →

Terumi Niki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Terumi Niki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Terumi Niki is "Karafuto 1945 Summer" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Terumi Niki acted in?

Terumi Niki has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Terumi Niki?

Other notable films include "Red Beard", "The Ambitious", and "Mifune: The Last Samurai".